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The satellite, named Ghanasat-1, was launched into
space by a group of students of the All Nations
University with the help of the Kennedy Space Centre
in Florida.
This historic development, although was not televised
live on national television was watched live at JAXA
Tsukuba Space Centre.
This spectacular launch is expected to be fully
operational on July 11, 2017. Associate research
scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre (GSFC),
Dr Richard Damoah has commended the students for
taking up this initiative.
In an address to the media, the research scientist
charged government to invest into satellite technology
so as to shore up investments into the country.
Members of the Council include the President as
Chairman, the Vice President, Secretary to the
Government of the Federation, Attorney General/
Minister of Justice, Minister of Science & Technology,
Minister of Communication Technology, Minister of
Defence, Minister of National Planning, Minister of
Education, Minister of Interior, National Security
Adviser, Director General, NASRDA and Secretary to
Council, Prof. V.O.S Olunloyo, Prof. Francisca Okeke
and Prof. E.D. Mishelia.